US Medical Director - Respiratory

At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. We’re focused on the potential of science to address the unmet needs of patients around the world. We commit to those areas where we think we can really change the course of medicine and bring big new ideas to life. As a Medical Director, you’ll play a pivotal role in channelling our scientific capabilities to make a positive impact on patients’ lives.

The Medical Director, Respiratory is a member of the Core Medical Team (CMT), and is ideally a physician or pharmacist who has a history of clinical practice, experience in the pulmonary therapeutic area and the management of asthma and COPD. The candidate should have knowledge of the actions of regulatory bodies, in particular FDA, and experience with clinical trials and RWE studies. An innovative and strategic mindset is essential with strong interpersonal and presentation skills. The individual should thrive when proactively engaging internal and external leaders. They will be responsible for the development and execution of the Brand Medical Plans, driving key medical activities including branded and unbranded activities, as well as life cycle management for the brand. In addition, an ideal Medical Director will have strong business aptitude and/or experience, including proven ability to translate and align commercial and scientific goals and objectives.

What You'll Do:

• Medical input into brand strategy as a core member of Core Medical Team (CMT)

• Collaborate with commercial team and alliance partners to develop and execute overall brand strategy

• As part of the Medical Plan, ensure comprehensive external engagement plan with external leaders and key stakeholders, e.g., Managed Care Organizations, Key Opinion Leaders, Key Institutions and Hospital Systems, Professional Societies

• Play an integral role in the planning and participation of national and regional medical advisory boards

• Play an integral role in the planning and providing of training for external medical/scientific speakers

• Provide clinical education and training for internal stakeholders such as Field Medical Team and members of product sales teams

• Collaborate with medical and payer evidence directors to define research strategy and design of studies that address both clinical effectiveness and health

• Provide and lead the strategy and development of clinical studies to obtain promotional claims and/or advance the scientific knowledge of our products

• Provide input into Life Cycle Management studies and Phase 4 Study strategy/design

• Provide medical review in concert with cross-functional team members for Externally Sponsored Scientific Research proposals

• Provide medical input into the publication strategy and review/comment for medical accuracy of publications

• Provide medical review in concert with cross-functional team members for medical and promotional materials

• Maintain key links into global clinical activities by maintaining collaborative working relationships with TA medical physicians and other clinical team members.

• Supply medical input into safety profile of the product in collaboration with Patient Safety (PS) physicians

• Act as medical spokesperson for US Brand as needed for media inquiries or other external groups.

• Ensure compliance with all AZ corporate policies

Essential For the Role:

• Doctoral level degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)

• Experience or proficiency in Pulmonary Medicine / Pharmacology

• Background in academic medicine / pharmacy, clinical research, and familiarity with biostatistics and epidemiology

• Excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, organization and presentation skills

• Highest level of ethics and integrity; proven ability to work in a respectful and collaborative fashion

• Ability to travel nationally and internationally.

Desirable:

• MD Board certification/eligibility preferred in Pulmonary/ InternalMedicine or related relevant specialty.

• Strong business acumen, including working knowledge of U.S. payer and provider landscape

• Pharmaceutical industry experience or other experience in related areas including academic institutions

• Proven ability to interact productively with both commercial and scientific colleagues

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams

• Experience developing and/or launching a new pharmaceutical product

• Familiarity with OPDP, PhRMA code, and key regulations in the pharmaceutical industry

• Working knowledge of FDA requirements

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, using our unique position to shape the future of medicine. Our dynamic environment offers endless opportunities for growth as we continue to expand our impact on patients' lives. By providing medical leadership across the entire product lifecycle, we drive scientific advancements that reinvest back into research. Our collaborative spirit fuels innovation, allowing us to make real-world changes that benefit patients globally. Here, you can thrive in a fast-paced setting where your ideas become reality.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join our team!

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